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S.369: A bill to authorize and appropriate funding for grants to Amtrak for the restoration of long-distance routes and the rehiring of employees furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 2021
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- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 23, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to use grant funds to restore the frequency of rail service on long-distance routes and rehire employees furloughed on or after October 1, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |